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A New Exhibition Titled Family Stranger Opens at MODEM

The opening of the Modem Modern and Contemporary Art Center's newest exhibition Family Stranger by Dutch-Polish photographer Wiosna van Bon awaits visitors on the 7th of August from 6.00 p.m. at Project Space. At the opening welcoming thoughts will be shared and a guided tour given by MODEM's Chief Curator Tamás Don. One of the important missions of Modem Project Space is to present young foreign artists to the Debrecen audience. The first step in this endeavour is the solo exhibition Family Stranger by Dutch-Polish photographer Wiosna van Bon. The photo series deals with families in which one of the members has been imprisoned. In a lyrical, abstract way, the artist presents the psychological processes that family members and prisoners potentially go through during their time in prison.  The pictures were taken in prison and in or around the homes of family members. They are complemented by various objects, mostly toys, which mostly refer to the parent-child relationship and the carefree world outside, as a counterpoint to the harshness of prison. The themes of silence, confinement and surveillance dominate the photographs, but the emergence of plants also suggests the hope of a new beginning. In addition to the pictures, the […]

Night of the Beaches at Aquaticum Strand

Aquaticum Debrecen SPA Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Once again, the most modern beach in the country is waiting for visitors with an exhilarating experience of sliding, jumping, playing and enjoying the best moments of summer on the 27th of July with extended opening hours from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and DJ Leslie behind the DJ booth providing the music. Useful information: The pool closes at 12.00 a.m., the Strand at 12.30 a.m. All-day tickets purchased during the day are valid for the night swimming as well. For tickets please click here. Date:27 July, 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Location: Aquaticum Strand Source: aquaticum.hu  

Béla Bartók International Choral Competition

Once again, the city will host one of the world's most prestigious musical events, the Béla Bartók International Choir Competition, organised by Jeunesses Musicales Hungary and Kodály Philharmonia Debrecen. The competition is not only a competition, but also a celebration of musical excellence, with the world's best choirs performing gems of contemporary a cappella art! This year, alongside Italian, Greek and Catalan choirs, choirs from Angola, Japan and the Philippines will each represent their country. The national choirs include the Ad Libitum Choir and the Kodály  Zoltán Youth Choir. And the winning ensemble will not only win the Grand Prix, but will also be able to delegate to one of Europe's most prestigious choral competitions, the "European Grand Prix of Choral Music". All the rounds will be open to the public in the town's public venues, and there will be accompanying events throughout the town, including folklore evenings, church performances and community sing-alongs. The opening ceremony and the competitions of each category can be visited free of charge, however, the other events can be accessed by purchasing a HUF 500 registration ticket online and at kodalyfilharmonia.jegy.hu, as well as in person at the Klassz Pont ticket office, the Kölcsey Center […]

“Old dance, New Generation” – Performance of Hungarian National Dance Ensemble on Open-Air Stage

Nagyerdei Open-Air Theatre Nagyerdei krt. 6, Debrecen, Hungary

Folk dance inextricably intertwined generations, it knows no boundaries of geography or time. It is the transmission of knowledge that has ensured its survival in the past and is its future today. It was in this spirit that Kossuth Prize-winning choreographer and Merited Artist of the Republic of Hungary Zoltán Zsuráfszky invited seven of his exceptionally talented young colleagues to bring their innovative vision to the stage with the help of Hungary's largest professional dance company. These young choreographers can of course be seen at amateur dance festivals, but this is the first time they will be able to present their work to the public with a professional company. Professional Director: Kossuth Prize-winning merited artist Zsuzsa Vincze Artistic Director: Merited artist, Kossuth Prize-winning Zoltán Zsuráfszky Date: 1 August, 8.30 p.m. Location: Nagyerdei Open-Air Stage Source: https://csokonaiszinhaz.hu/eloadasok/regi-tanc-uj-nemzedek/

World-famous Exhibition comes to MODEM in August

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

After the MOMA in New York, the Sphere in Las Vegas and the Grammy Gala, Refik Anadol, who uses artificial intelligence as a paintbrush,  will present his works at the MODEM in Debrecen. “Refik Anadol, the star creator of contemporary art and ever-changing installations generated by artificial intelligence (AI), will exhibit for the first time in Hungary. In 2023, he transformed the Sphere in Las Vegas into the world's largest AI-generated artwork, while the artist's swirling, mesmerising light show was simultaneously admired by the audience of New York's MOMA for a year, and at the end of the year Anadol made the Grammy Gala unforgettable with his spectacular stage world,” according to MODEM's press release. This August, the video work of the acclaimed Turkish multimedia artist Rumi Dreams will visit Debrecen. Refik Anadol is a Turkish digital, new media artist based in Los Angeles since the early 2010s, a pioneer of AI art applications, a recipient of numerous international awards, and a leading figure in contemporary visual arts. His large-scale works have been presented in many places around the world, from airports to concert halls, from public squares to world-famous contemporary museums, from Charlotte, North Carolina, through the Venice Biennale, […]

Wine and Jazz Festival 2024

Nagyerdei park Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

With cellar-cold wines in hands, we can relax to the sound of dreamy jazz music in the summer heat between the 8th  and the 11th  of August at the Debrecen Wine and Jazz Days! Hungary's third largest wine event and the largest jazz festival in terms of the number of participating artists, this year's event will feature 3 jazz stages. At the event you can taste around 400 wines from more than half a hundred Hungarian wineries, and take part in exclusive wine tastings of this year's Debrecen City Wines. Please find deatils about the programme at link https://boresjazz.hu/programok. Ticket information Early bird ticket prices: Thursday: HUF 2,900 Friday: HUF 3,300 Saturday: HUF 3,300 Sunday: HUF 2,900 Early bird pass: HUF 9,000 If you have a Debrecen City Card or Higher Education student card, you can redeem your day ticket and season ticket with a 10% discount. (only applies to full-price tickets) Opening hours of the event: Thursday 4.00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Friday 4.00 p.m. - 02:30 a.m. Saturday 4.00 p.m. - 02:30 a.m. Sunday 4.00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The event is free for under 12s, but requires a wristband! Tickets are available at the Kölcsey Center, at […]

Exhibition of the Greek Catholic Priest Icon Exhibition Opens

Batthyány Street Batthyány utcán, Debrecen, Hungary

The audience of Debrecen can soon meet the works of Father Miklós Zolcsák at the Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street wine bar, Egri Borozó where his exhibition will open this week, on the 8th of August  from 6:00 p.m. The exhibition consists of older and some new icon-paintings of Mary, the Crucifixion and St Nicholas, which together define the overall sacramental image of the Church. The Greek Catholic priest considers icon painting to be a sacred art form, viewing it as a divine act to depict saints. He has painted over 530 icons and currently has an exhibition in Debrecen featuring his work. He emphasises that iconography expresses the divine in human and physical form. For over 30 years, he has pursued icon painting as an art of faith, spirituality, and professional expertise. He believes that the younger generation is also interested in icon painting as a means of transcendence.   Date: 8 August Location: Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street wine bar, Egri Borozó Source:dehir.hu

Farmer-Expo International Agricultural and Food Exhibition

The largest and one of the oldest and most prestigious agricultural exhibitions in Hungary is held on the Campus of the Agricultural Research Institute and Farm of the University of Debrecen. This four-day event, held in August, is attended by hundreds of exhibitors and visitors each year and offers professional and audience programmes including animal and machine tool trade shows, conferences, and business meetings. For more information, visit the website here.

Djabe Performs with World Famous British Guitarist Steve Hackett at Wine and Jazz Festival

Nagyerdei park Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

The popular representative of the Hungarian jazz-world-progressive rock fusion genre and Steve Hackett will perform at the MOMKult in Budapest on the 8th of August, at the Richter Hall in Győr on the 9th of August, in Trencsénteplic on the 10th of August and at the Debrecen Wine and Jazz Days on the 11th of August. Djabe and Steve Hackett have released twelve albums under their joint name, eight of them on the British Cherry Red Records label. The latest was released in June this year under the title Back to Győr. The double LP and DVD release features a concert recording from last June, recorded at the Richter Hall in Győr, where the band was invited to perform again this year. A special feature of the 2024 summer tour is that Steve Hackett will be joined by another British musician, saxophonist Rob Townsend, who plays in the world-famous guitarist's band, and Djabé will be joined by Tamás Barabás on bass, Péter Kaszás on vocals and drums, Zoltán Bubenyák on keyboards and Attila Égerházi on guitar. Djabe & Steve Hackett's material for this year's tour is made up of well-known Genesis and Steve Hackett songs as well as Djabe compositions. […]

English Science Camp at Agora Science Centre

Agora Science Center Great Forest, Botanic Garden Entrance from Móricz Zsigmond Road!, Debrecen, Hungary

Control robots, design, experiment! Are you fluent in English and comfortable communicating in English continuously? Do you have a passion for natural sciences and the digital world? If so, sign up for the Agora’s camp! Join the camp to design your own 3D models, program LEGO robots, and conduct exciting experiments in our lab. Throughout the camp, you'll have the chance to explore the fascinating realms of various scientific fields and discover the flora of the Botanical Garden. The entire series of the camp’s programme is conducted in English. Discover the wonders of nature, learn and innovate! The camp is available for 8-14 year olds. Dates: 12th-16th August, 2024 The participation fee is 59,000 HUF per week per person (it includes three meals a day), of which a deposit of 20,000 HUF is required upon registration, after receiving the confirmation email. Please note, that we are only able to accept payments in Hungarian Forint. For siblings, a discount of 5,000 HUF is offered. (The first child at full price, each additional child at the discounted rate.)  To apply please fill out the following form: English Summer Camp 2024 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: […]

Debrecen Flower Carnival 2024 Programmes – Updated

Flower Carnival Programmes - 2024 The 20th August is the national and state holiday of Hungary and the anniversary of the consecration of Stephen I of Hungary. In Debrecen, it is also the day of the Flower Carnival. It is a real attraction, drawing in visitors from across the country and internationally ever since it was first organised in 1966. Today the carnival is far more than just a parade of spectacular floral compositions and international artistic ensembles,  it is a week-long colourful programme of events where visitors can find the entertainment that appeals to them most. This year, more than 2000 foreign and Hungarian performers will dazzle the audience in the carnival procession accompanied by flower floats.  The audience can also tune into this year's parade via  the fascinating and enjoyable Carnival Week programmes starting on the 15th of August during which flower installations and flower sculptures will decorate the city with the Flower City, courtesy of Diehl Aviation Hungary Kft, Alföldi Nyomda Zrt, MODEM and Marianna Répáczky. In front of the historical building of the Csokonai Theatre there is a flower bench, while the MCC Debrecen offers visitors a flower photo point. Programmes on the 20th of August […]

Beer By Lake

Békás tó Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

During the Debrecen Flower Festival in August, more than a hundred local and international beers, ales and craft beers will be served in the shade of the trees of the Great Forest, in front of the Great Forest Open Air Stage. For more information, visit the website here. The event has a 10-year tradition. Visitors can enjoy the most varied Hungarian craft beers, in addition to which beer fans will also find refreshments from prestigious foreign breweries. During the event, various gastronomic and cultural programs await the visitors, in addition to which the public can choose from a range of food trucks offering culinary experiences, food and beer skates.